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cranny
A cranny refers to a very small, narrow opening or a fissure. It evokes an image of something tight, deep, and often difficult to reach, such as a crack in a stone wall or a gap in a wooden floor. While it can be used independently to describe a physical crack, it is most frequently used in the idiomatic expression "every nook and cranny."
In the phrase "nook and cranny," there is a subtle distinction: a "nook" is typically a small, recessed corner or alcove (a larger space), whereas a "cranny" is a narrow crack or crevice (a smaller space). Together, they create a comprehensive image of searching or cleaning every possible spot, regardless of size.
The tone is generally neutral but often appears in contexts involving cleaning, searching, or nature (e.g., insects or plants hiding in crevices). It is less formal than "fissure" or "crevice" and more descriptive of small-scale gaps than "gap" or "hole."
意味
例文
The lizard disappeared into a tiny cranny in the rock wall.
I searched every nook and cranny of the house for my lost keys.
Dust had settled into every cranny of the old bookshelf.
The detective examined every nook and cranny of the crime scene for evidence.
A small plant grew from a cranny in the concrete pavement.
The goblin hid his treasure in a dark cranny of the cave.
I have cleaned every nook and cranny of this kitchen.
Water seeped through a cranny in the basement wall.